Rough idle seems like it surges almost like not getting gas, no check engine light ever came on, started getting worse going up any incline at all, feeling as though going die mean while surging in power, then did die today did start back up but souds terrible with surging and knocking and sputtering??
Sounds like you need to check your filter's there is one in the tank also.
SOURCE: engine seems to cut out
it is not tring to die it has a rev governer and is keeping the engine from over reving letting you only go so fast
SOURCE: Engine sputters while check engine light flashes
The issue is your Mass Air Flow Sensor (MAF) and more than likely also the Intake Air Temperature Sensor (IAT) which is part of the MAF housing. Both are probably malfunctioning. This can be due to an overused/very dirty air filter, or even an aftermarket air filter (that uses oil on the filter element), or diriving in very dusty/dirty areas.
2 fixes.
1) Get MAF cleaner of Electrical connection cleaner in a spray can from your local auto parts store. Locate the MAF, which is on the intake tube, drivers side, just after the air filter. It is held down by 2 hex screws. remove it (try not to touch the metal with your hands, and DO NOT touch the little sensors that look like wire resistors you will see inside, if you touch them, it will no longer work!), spray it VERY WELL with the cleaner (use the whole can if you feel the need) let dry in ambient air for at least 10 minutes, re-install and like magic, your car will start & run, probably better than before you had the issue. The CATCH IS, this can end up being a short term fix, may happen again after 10 miles, or 20,000 miles, but it will more than likely happen again.
2) Replace the MAF with a new unit, or have your vehicle serviced under warranty, and have the dealership replace this part.
SOURCE: 1997 Nissan Hardbody has rough idle/surges/stalls
ok i have the same truck my timing was off 3 teeth but mine wouldn't kick out of high idle is y mine was surging but know with timing right no vacuum leaks i cant get it below 1400 but when a vacuum turns on it almost kills my engine any thoughts i know i got a vacuum line mixed up idk were though
SOURCE: 1995 Maxima. Sputtering when accelerating, slight
IM A NISSAN TECH THE MOST COMMON PROBLEMS WITH THE 95 MAX IS IGNITION COILS OR A BAD MAS AIRFLOW METER CHECK DTC CODES BUT IF ITS JUST ON ACC ITS PROB A MASS AIR FLOW
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